- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perry, IA
Perry Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Perry Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192253000051
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Perry, IA.
School address
District: Perry Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192253000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Perry Elementary grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.3 → 66.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 192253000051 · Perry, IA Other · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 11.8:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry High School (549 students)
Perry Elementary grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 69.3 → 66.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Perry Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perry Elementary
816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
549 students
- Perry Middle S
Perry Middle School
370 students
What this shows Perry Elementary reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Elementary compares
Perry Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 40.3%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Perry Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Comm School District reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Elementary
How many students attend Perry Elementary?
Perry Elementary has 816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perry, IA. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Elementary?
51.3% of students at Perry Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Perry Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Perry, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Elementary?
Perry Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry Elementary rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Perry, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry Comm School District?
Besides Perry Elementary, Perry Comm School District also operates Perry High School (549 students) and Perry Middle School (370 students). See the Perry Comm School District district page for the complete list.